Hua Xiangyun followed Wu Chenxi to the only small hill here.
“This place was originally intended to be a lookout tower, but it never developed, so it became the only place for the local residents to relax.” Wu Chenxi stood at the top, pointing in the direction of Heping County. “If someone comes from the other side, they can see them clearly from here.”
Following the direction of her finger, Hua Xiangyun saw the path they had taken yesterday.
"Master, don't you think I'm an oddball?" She had been holding this question in all night, and finally managed to ask it.
Since her master knew where she came from, yet accepted it so readily, she found it somewhat unbelievable.
Wu Chenxi said, "You're not some mountain spirit or ghost in disguise, so you can't call yourself an alien."
Her grandfather had predicted decades ago that the soul from another world would bring about change, and over the years, she had been prepared and had long since accepted it.
Some things and some words cannot be said too clearly now, lest we scare away the newly accepted apprentice.
“Let’s leave it at that once we go down from here,” Wu Chenxi said, gazing in the direction of Heping County. “And aren’t you just like her, and she just like you…”
Hua Xiangyun was shocked. "..." If that's the case, it's not hard to explain why her soul and this body were so integrated. So that's why...
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Heping County
Hua Guangzong waited until his grandson and granddaughter-in-law had all gone to work before seeing Xun Liangcai and the others out of the courtyard. He handed them the prepared items, saying, "Take these back to your father, and don't say anything else."
Xun Liangcai, with dark circles under his eyes, asked, "Uncle, why don't we stay here and go with you to bring Xiangyun back?"
Last night he tossed and turned, feeling that it was inappropriate for his delicate niece to learn such things. Not to mention that these things are taboo now, if people found out, she would probably have a hard time finding a husband in the future.
The Hua family isn't the kind of people who can't make ends meet, so there's absolutely no need for their child to go down this path.
Hua Guangzong said, "You don't need to worry about it. I'll go with your aunt to take a look later. If it's not suitable, we'll bring the child back."
"But don't tell your father about this, so he won't worry about it."
Seeing that he said so, Xun Liangcai could only leave with his large and small bags on his back, looking back every few steps.
Once they were out of town and no one was around, Xun Liangcai once again instructed his wife, "Don't tell anyone about Xiangyun's matter when we get back, especially not Mother."
The old lady always favored boys over girls and couldn't stand the Hua family's doting on Hua Xiangyun. She would always find fault with her and would scold her for no reason.
If she finds out, I don't know how I'll have to behave in front of the children in the future.
Li Lancao said, "How could I not know that? But I do think that witch has some real skills. If Xiangyun really learns from her, she will definitely not lose out."
I wonder if that sorceress is still willing to take on apprentices, or if she'll want our girl...
"Stop, you've got to stop!" Xun Liangcai said irritably. "Do you believe that if my mother finds out about this, she'll kick our girl out of the house?"
Thinking of her mother-in-law, Li Lancao immediately stopped and hurried on her way.
Xun Liangcai hurriedly caught up with him, carrying his load, but before he could take more than a few steps, he stumbled and fell backward. Fortunately, he managed to steady himself at the last moment and avoid falling headfirst.
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Hua Guangzong rode his bicycle, with Tian Guihua in his arms, and sped towards the end of the county.
Sitting in the back seat, Tian Guihua whispered, "Talk things out calmly later, don't be impulsive."
Hua Guangzong, “…” He was about to kidnap his own granddaughter to become a sorceress, and he couldn’t act impulsively.
Learning skills is one thing, but he still has a great aversion to these mysterious and esoteric things.
The words "five deficiencies and three lacks" flashed through his mind all night last night. If Xiao Guai showed even the slightest sign of backing down today, he would have to bring her back.
Seeing that Hua Guangzong did not respond, Tian Guihua slapped him on the back and shouted, "I'm talking to you, did you hear me?"
Hua Guangzong said, "You heard that, so you think I like to argue like you? I always win people over with virtue."
Well, judging from his tone, he doesn't seem friendly. I'd better be more careful later and not offend him.
Hua Xiangyun didn't expect people to come to her house so quickly. She had just finished washing the dishes when there was a knock on the door.
With a flash of joy in his eyes, he shook the water off his hands and quickly ran over to open the door.
They thought it would just be Tian Guihua alone, but unexpectedly even Hua Guangzong came. "Grandpa, you've come."
Hua Guangzong carefully observed Hua Xiangyun's expression before carrying the things inside. "Is Master Wu home?"
Hua Xiangyun led the people inside, where Wu Chenxi was already sitting in the main room. "You've arrived."
Hua Guangzong's sharp eyes scrutinized Wu Chenxi. "My granddaughter has disturbed you and caused inconvenience to Master Wu. Please forgive her."
Hua Xiangyun poured tea for them with practiced ease, and her obedient behavior made Tian Guihua feel a little sorry for her.
Overnight, my little darling started doing things on her own initiative, something she never does at home normally.
Hua Guangzong said, "You child, you didn't go home all night. I couldn't get it out of my head. The New Year is coming soon, so don't cause Master Wu any trouble here."
From the moment he entered, Hua Guangzong clearly defined the boundaries with every word, leaving Hua Xiangyun with nothing but a wry smile at her master.
If it had been Huaguang Sect who came along yesterday, the apprenticeship process certainly wouldn't have been so smooth.
"Comrade Hua, you're overthinking it. This child is well-behaved and I like him very much. We also have a teacher-student relationship, so there's no trouble at all."
"Look how early you've come all this way. Have some tea first to warm yourself up, then we can talk about the children," Wu Chenxi said softly.
Hua Guangzong placed the pastries he had brought on the table, saying, "I apologize for disturbing you here, but please don't find this small token of my appreciation offensive."
Wu Chenxi didn't mind his hasty attempt to distance himself from her. "We're all family now, so don't be so formal."
What followed was a back-and-forth exchange. With Wu Chenxi's deliberate hints and displays of skill, Hua Guangzong's original firm resolve to bring his granddaughter back wavered somewhat.
“Grandpa, I really want to learn some skills from Master,” Hua Xiangyun also stated her position, looking at Hua Guangzong with a firm gaze.
Hua Guangzong said, "...Since you want to learn, then be serious. No one in our Hua family gives up halfway."
Hua Xiangyun nodded emphatically, "I understand."
Tian Guihua finally found a chance to speak after coming in. She stroked her granddaughter's hair and said, "You can't neglect your studies. After the New Year, when school starts, you need to make good use of your time."
Although they themselves were not highly educated, they still hoped that their children could learn more.
Back then, the reason they were assigned better positions than their comrades was because they knew more characters than others.
Hua Xiangyun then remembered the textbooks she had forgotten at home, and realized she should hurry up and review them.
Seeing that there was no way to change it, Hua Guangzong and the others went out and brought in the clothes from the car.
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